Live-in caregivers

Live-in caregivers are individuals who are qualified to provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision. Live-in caregivers must live in the private home where they work in Canada.

Both the employer and the employee must follow several steps to meet the requirements of the Live-In Caregiver Program. To work as a live-in caregiver in Canada, you must make an application to the Live-In Caregiver Program. If your application is successful, you will receive a work permit.

If you want to work as a live-in caregiver in the province of Quebec, you must obtain a certificate d’acceptation du Québec (Certificate of acceptance). For more information about this certificate, see the website of the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles (Quebec Immigration) at www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca.

Note: Live-in-Caregiver is issued with three years work permit. Soon after completing two years service with the employer, he/she can apply to become a permanent resident in Canada in live-in-caregiver class.

You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for the Live-In Caregiver Program in Canada. You will need:

	A job confirmation letter from a Canadian employer.
	A written contract with your future employer.
	Successful completion of the equivalent of Canadian secondary school.
	At least six months’ training, or at least one year of full-time experience (including six months with one employer) during the past three years.
	Good knowledge of English or French.
	Work permit before you enter Canada.